How to protect yourself from sunstroke on the day of Arafa?

The ritual of the Arabs - The pilgrims of God’s Sacred House meet on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah with the uplifting of Arafat, under the high heat of the sun, which makes them vulnerable to sunstroke, which statistics indicated are the most common cause of death among pilgrims during the past 10 years.

To avoid sunstroke or heat exhaustion, we offer a set of tips:

Tips to avoid sunstrokes during the Hajj season:

• No direct exposure to sunlight for extended periods.
• Drink large quantities of water and juices to supply the body with moisture
• Use the sunshade to protect from the sun.
• Take a break after making an effort to revitalize the body.

Tips for feeling the symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke:

• Resorting to a cool place and away from sunlight.
• Sprinkle water on the body to cool it down.
• Trying to reach the nearest health authority or inform the security men and campaign officials

How to protect yourself from the summer heat and sunstroke?

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